Austria Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Austria's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Austria's electricity access stood at 100.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.00pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025. Austria ranked 40th globally.
Austria has consistently maintained a high level of electricity access throughout the 35-year period from 1990 to 2025, with a steady rate of 100.00% since the earliest recorded year. This level of access ranks Austria among the top globally, tied with several countries including Australia, Azerbaijan, and Belgium, which also have a universal access rate. The lack of significant fluctuations in electricity access suggests a stable energy infrastructure in Austria, with no discernible peak or trough in the data. The steady rate of access indicates that the country has effectively provided electricity to its entire population, with no noticeable gap in coverage. As the global trend towards renewable energy sources continues to grow, Austria may face increased pressure to adapt its energy mix and potentially invest in new infrastructure to meet evolving energy demands and reduce its carbon footprint.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #40 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #8 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #9 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #8 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #7 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #6 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #8 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #8 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #6 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #6 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #5 |
| 2010 | 100.00% | +0.00pp | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's electricity access was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Austria's electricity access peaked at 100.00% in 1990.
The lowest electricity access in Austria was 100.00% in 1990.
Austria ranks 40th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's electricity access is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Austria in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_electricity-access,
title = {Austria Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}